Watchcat protocol MMCXLII

When Watchcat Nemo fixed his eyes on a visitor, that visitor was well-advised to justify being in Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector:

Watchcat Nemo said everything he needed to say with his eyes in December 2015.

Watchcat protocol MMCXLI

With backup watchmice and an arsenal of deceptively soft weapons at her disposal, Watchcat Rosie was fully prepared to guard her assigned sector in December 2012:

Watchcat protocol MMCXL

Despite his generally passive nature, Watchcat Sammy monitored visitors closely:

Watchcat Sammy knew when to follow a visitor up the stairs in January 2008.

Watchcat protocol MMCXXXIX

Just as a batter doesn't have to swing at every pitch, a watchcat doesn't have to attack the Cat Dancer toy every time.  There are times during agility training when it's wise to examine the Cat Dancer first...

...and scrutinize it even more closely when necessary:

Watchcat Collette looked before leaping on December 26, 2024.

Watchcat protocol MMCXXXVIII

Watchcat Lily didn't let Christmas spirit make her guard duty countenance any less stern on December 25, 2024:

Watchcat protocol MMCXXXVII

Watchcat Collette showed the fighting spirit today that an effective security guard needs:

She was resolute about attacking the Cat Dancer toy during agility training, which made for a productive session.

Watchcat protocol MMCXXXVI

Watchcat Lily isn't Santa Claus.  Nevertheless, visitors to her assigned sector felt compelled to tell her that they'd behaved well over the past year and what they wanted for Christmas:

That's the kind of authority she exuded with her eyes on December 24, 2024.